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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.30, 1,051.92 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.30, 1,051.92 and 463.80 is: 640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.30 : 1,051.92 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.30/1,051.92 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.30x = 1,051.92 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.30x = 487,880.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,880.50/762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.01

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